Four-Cheese Spinach Lasagna
Source of Recipe
Rhonda G
List of Ingredients
Four-Cheese Spinach Lasagna
2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
1-1/2 cups julienned carrots
1 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1-1/2 cups (12 ounces) 4% cottage cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drainedRecipe
In a large skillet, saute vegetables and garlic in oil until crisp-tender.
Remove from the heat; set aside.
In a small heavy saucepan, whisk flour and milk until smooth.
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
Reduce heat; stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
Cook 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted.
Remove from the heat; stir in spinach.
Set 1 cup aside.
In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, mozzarella and Swiss cheese.
Spread 1/2 cup of spinach mixture in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
Layer with four noodles, half of the cheese mixture, vegetables and 3/4 cup spinach mixture.
Repeat layers.
Top with remaining noodles, reserved spinach mixture and remaining Parmesan cheese.
Cover and bake at 375° for 35 minutes.
Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer or until bubbly.
Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.
Yield: 12 servings
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